//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~c02443635a3c6d0ef1fc416174766e1c9c75fc847f13f9e569861ed8376fef05 LFEcast highlights Leadership and Faith in Education (LFE). Presented by Staff Fellowship, this podcast, led by Brett Lesher and Dan Lani, is designed for both leaders and educators. Designed to inspire and equip you with a monthly 25-30 minute glimpse into how our Christian faith can, and should, intersect with our work as leaders and educators. Each month we will highlight a special guest in the field of leadership or education. Beginning in November 2022 we are committed to dropping a new episode of LFEcast on the 15th of each month. So subscribe and get ready to be blessed! Tue, 05 May 2026 06:01:41 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/15111143-lfecast-following-where-god-leads-with-gloria-garcia-avila.mp3 Brett takes the lead in this episode with special guest Gloria Garcia-Avila.  You will be blown away by her story and her faithfulness in following God's plan for her life.   We were inspired and know that you will be too!  Thanks for listening and subscribing! Find out more about the ministry of Staff Fellowship, Inc at https:///www.stafff.org . If you want to learn more about how you can be involved with LFECast as a guest or sponsor please reach out to lfecast@stafff.org or dan@stafff.org. Tue, 21 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/15111143-lfecast-following-where-god-leads-with-gloria-garcia-avila.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/14779105-lfecast-tree-of-life-ministries-with-susannah-lee-and-jordan-smith.mp3 Tree of Life ministries located in Purcellville, Virginia is truly a ministry of hope for the communities it serves.  Listen as Dan and Brett spend time with Tree of Life Executive Director Susannah Lee and Chief Development Officer Jordan Smith.  Susannah and Jordan share about the journey of Tree of Life, it's impact on the local community, and share tips for how to successfully lead your organization.  Please consider supporting this amazing ministry as a volunteer or donor if you live in the Northern Virginia area or by becoming a financial partner.  Find out more via their website or by following them on one of their social media outlets.  www.tolministries.org info@tolministries.org  Check of Tree Of Life Ministries on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN and Instagram to learn more! Find out more about the ministry of Staff Fellowship, Inc at https:///www.stafff.org . If you want to learn more about how you can be involved with LFECast as a guest or sponsor please reach out to ... Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/14779105-lfecast-tree-of-life-ministries-with-susannah-lee-and-jordan-smith.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/14327948-lfecast-servant-leadership-with-mrs-jen-short.mp3 For the past 25 years Jen Short has dedicated her time and talents to the realm of public education.  Jen always knew she wanted to be a teacher from the time she was a young girl and she has turned that passion into an incredibly successful career in education.  Currently serving as the principal at Sterling Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia, Jen proves the power of servant leadership each day.  Under her incredible leadership and because of her amazing staff, students, and families Sterling Elementary is a thriving school despite facing many day to day challenges.  Learn how Jen puts people first in her pursuit of excellence.  It's no surprise that she was recognized as  the LCPS and Washington Post Principal of the Year in 2019.  We also encourage you to learn more about a ministry that Jen and her husband are passionate about and support by visiting  https://www.enduranceleadership.org/ . Find out more about the ministry of Staff Fellowship, Inc at https:///www.stafff.org . ... Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/14327948-lfecast-servant-leadership-with-mrs-jen-short.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/13960880-lfecast-led-by-god-and-leading-for-god-with-jim-hadley.mp3 In this month's episode we spend time with Jim Hadley.  Jim has a great story to tell about how God called him to found two separate companies to support leaders.  Want to connect with Jim?  Check out all his information below! Jim Hadley is a disciple of Jesus Christ, a husband, a father of four adult children, and Founder/CEO of two companies – Tiber Solutions and Tiber Leadership. Jim has spent over 30 years in the data analytics industry serving over 70 organizations of all sizes – from start-ups to publicly-traded companies. He spent the first eight years of his career at Accenture. Afterwards, he held senior technology/engineering leadership positions at four data-related startups: two product companies and two services companies. One was acquired, one went public, and two failed. In 2005, Jim founded Tiber Solutions, a professional services company focused on delivering data analytics and AI/ML leadership and solutions to corporations and government agencies. In 2021, while still ru... Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/13960880-lfecast-led-by-god-and-leading-for-god-with-jim-hadley.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/13960880-lfecast-led-by-god-and-leading-for-god-with-jim-hadley.mp3 In this month's episode we spend time with Jim Hadley.  Jim has a great story to tell about how God called him to found two separate companies to support leaders.  Want to connect with Jim?  Check out all his information below! Jim Hadley is a disciple of Jesus Christ, a husband, a father of four adult children, and Founder/CEO of two companies – Tiber Solutions and Tiber Leadership. Jim has spent over 30 years in the data analytics industry serving over 70 organizations of all sizes – from start-ups to publicly-traded companies. He spent the first eight years of his career at Accenture. Afterwards, he held senior technology/engineering leadership positions at four data-related startups: two product companies and two services companies. One was acquired, one went public, and two failed. In 2005, Jim founded Tiber Solutions, a professional services company focused on delivering data analytics and AI/ML leadership and solutions to corporations and government agencies. In 2021, while still ru... Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/13960880-lfecast-led-by-god-and-leading-for-god-with-jim-hadley.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/13693754-lfecast-charles-barrett-loves-kids.mp3 Welcome to Season 2 of LFECast!  This is a great one to kick off our second season together.  We are joined by leader, psychologist, author, professor, speaker, and advocate Dr. Charles Barrett. His message will uplift and empower you and you will walk away from this episode without a doubt about Dr. Barrett's daily mission.  As educators, we hope this is your daily mission too and perhaps you needed this episode as a little reminder.   About Charles Barrett: Charles A. Barrett, PhD, NCSP, a district-level administrator in Virginia, practiced as a school psychologist for 13 years at the elementary and secondary levels. He serves as an adjunct lecturer at several universities, where he is actively involved in the training and development of future school psychologists. Dr. Barrett was named School Psychologist of the Year by the Virginia Academy of School Psychologists and received the Rookie of the Year Award from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). His past leadershi... Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/13693754-lfecast-charles-barrett-loves-kids.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/13693754-lfecast-charles-barrett-loves-kids.mp3 Welcome to Season 2 of LFECast!  This is a great one to kick off our second season together.  We are joined by leader, psychologist, author, professor, speaker, and advocate Dr. Charles Barrett. His message will uplift and empower you and you will walk away from this episode without a doubt about Dr. Barrett's daily mission.  As educators, we hope this is your daily mission too and perhaps you needed this episode as a little reminder.   About Charles Barrett: Charles A. Barrett, PhD, NCSP, a district-level administrator in Virginia, practiced as a school psychologist for 13 years at the elementary and secondary levels. He serves as an adjunct lecturer at several universities, where he is actively involved in the training and development of future school psychologists. Dr. Barrett was named School Psychologist of the Year by the Virginia Academy of School Psychologists and received the Rookie of the Year Award from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). His past leadershi... Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/13693754-lfecast-charles-barrett-loves-kids.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/13056894-lfecast-joy-filled-leadership-brings-great-beginnings-with-heather-gonzalez.mp3 Heather Gonzalez has served as the director of Great Beginnings Preschool in Leesburg, Virginia for the past 7 years.  This gospel and Kingdom focused preschool in the heart of Northern Virginia puts God first in all that they do.  Sharing the Gospel daily with a focus us on helping our youngest children grow spiritually, developmentally, and cognitively.  Heather is a bundle of joy-filled  energy and that comes through 100% in this final episode of Season 1!  Listen to hear how God planned her steps to take over as the director of this dynamic preschool.  You can learn more at http://www.greatbeginningsleesburg.com . About Great Beginnings: Welcome to Great Beginnings Preschool.  As a ministry of Leesburg United Methodist Church we have provided a warm, caring and nurturing preschool program for the children of our community for over 40 years. We recognize that children learn best when they are given opportunities to discover, explore and problem solve through direct experience. We emphasize ... Sat, 17 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/13056894-lfecast-joy-filled-leadership-brings-great-beginnings-with-heather-gonzalez.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/13056894-lfecast-joy-filled-leadership-brings-great-beginnings-with-heather-gonzalez.mp3 Heather Gonzalez has served as the director of Great Beginnings Preschool in Leesburg, Virginia for the past 7 years.  This gospel and Kingdom focused preschool in the heart of Northern Virginia puts God first in all that they do.  Sharing the Gospel daily with a focus us on helping our youngest children grow spiritually, developmentally, and cognitively.  Heather is a bundle of joy-filled  energy and that comes through 100% in this final episode of Season 1!  Listen to hear how God planned her steps to take over as the director of this dynamic preschool.  You can learn more at http://www.greatbeginningsleesburg.com . About Great Beginnings: Welcome to Great Beginnings Preschool.  As a ministry of Leesburg United Methodist Church we have provided a warm, caring and nurturing preschool program for the children of our community for over 40 years. We recognize that children learn best when they are given opportunities to discover, explore and problem solve through direct experience. We emphasize ... Sat, 17 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/episodes/13056894-lfecast-joy-filled-leadership-brings-great-beginnings-with-heather-gonzalez.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/12795961-lfecast-the-power-and-potential-of-collective-efficacy-with-dr-mojisola-adejumo.mp3 In this episode we are blessed to be joined by U.S. Army Veteran and School Principal Dr. Mojisola Adejumo.  Her story is unique and dynamic.  Her leadership is powerful!  This is one episode you will listen to multiple times I assure you!  Learn how Dr. A leads her team build around the power of relationships and the development of collective efficacy. ABOUT DR. MOJISOLA ADEJUMO I have had the pleasure of serving as a school administrator since 2013 in North Carolina and Virginia. What excites me about leading and learning is the potential and power of collective efficacy! As a soldier in the United States Army, it was amazing to experience the satisfaction of building purposeful teams and relationships to accomplish missions. I know without hesitation that the relationships and teams we build as leaders will yield increased powerful outcomes!  Find out more about the ministry of Staff Fellowship, Inc at https:///www.stafff.org . If you want to learn more about how you can be involved with LF... Sat, 06 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2013653/12795961-lfecast-the-power-and-potential-of-collective-efficacy-with-dr-mojisola-adejumo.mp3